Higashiyama Hanatouro

This event has been held as a taste in spring of Kyoto approximately for ten years. Around the zone of Gion lanterns with prints in the motif of flowers were lit up and aligned on stone-​paved pathways or alleys. Temples, shrines, and parks are also illuminated. Beautifully arranged flowers of various schools or ornaments are displayed everywhere.
I came to see the event with my husband on several times. This illumination is so tasteful and elegant that you realize that you are now in Kyoto. The best place that I want to recommend is around the area of Maruyama park. Illuminated bamboo poles are placed in a creek or a pond, which is fantastic and romantic! Others, blue light Shorenin and Koudaiji. They are so mysterious and cool! All of them are suitable for couples’ dating spot. You can enjoy calm night view of Kyoto for free. It starts on middle of March and lasts for ten days before cherry blossoms blooms.
Similarly Arashiama area also came to be lit up in winter (from middle to late December). Towns of Kyoto match illumination well. Won’t you check the website and come over!